Senior Project Manager — Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing

APPA - Leadership in Educational Facilities; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Missouri seeks a Senior Project Manager within MU Planning, Design & Construction to provide engineering direction and lead design and construction projects. You will guide professional staff, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure quality through all project phases.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with at least five years of experience and may require professional licensure. Strong communication and coordination skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Licensure or certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Developing project scope, schedule and budget for design/construction projects.
• Managing architectural/engineering development of campus facilities.
• Plan, assign and manage workload of professional staff and monitor progress.
• Coordinate and communicate with campus and community stakeholders.
• Oversee bidding processes and consultant contracting.
• Provide professional support for Board actions on projects.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Self-motivation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional Engineering License

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

e-Builder

Bluebeam

Excel

Zoom

Teams

PowerPoint

Job description

MU Planning, Design & Construction (PD&C) provides services to improve the physical environment in support of MU’s Institutional mission and vision, managing all efforts in the design and construction of new structures, renovation and repair projects and infrastructure development. Planning and Design provides MU with facility designs that optimize quality, timeliness, and cost effectiveness.

Project Management guides MU colleagues through the planning and design process and oversees the work of contracted architects and engineers. Construction directs the physical implementation of the facility designs. Design Services provides a cost-effective means of delivering a large number of small and medium-sized projects, primarily for renovation and repair.

Under the direction of the Director of Planning, Design and Construction, the Senior Project Manager provides professional engineering direction and project management for design and construction projects.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary. Licensure or certification may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering License
• Extensive experience in planning and design, code analysis, project cost estimating, bidding, and coordination of design documents through all phases of projects required.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Extensive knowledge of design and construction industry
• Construction contract experience
• Knowledge of industry standard software (AutoCAD, Revit, e-Builder, Bluebeam, Excel, Zoom, Teams, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and be self-motivated.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of individuals, with the ability to foresee needs, identify solutions, and be flexible with work assignments.
• Must possess a valid driver's license, which will allow legal operation of a motor vehicle in the State of Missouri.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Effectively communicate with people at all levels

Representative Job Duties

• Developing project scope, schedule and budget, for projects that are designed by contracted and/or internal consultants (architects, engineers and interior designers).
• Managing the architectural and engineering development of construction projects, campus facilities master plans, and facilities development studies.
• Plan, assign, and manage workload and activities of professional staff, provide assistance and instruction, assure accuracy and completeness, monitor design staff progress with respect to adherence to schedules, expended time on projects, and quality of over-all product.
• Manage and direct departmental staff time and forecast related costs including monthly invoicing procedures.
• Reviewing and approving final plans and specifications prepared by contracted and/or internal consultants (architects, engineers and interior designers).
• Identify, coordinate, and contract with additional consultants to support the project scope of work.
• Coordinate and communicate with campus and community partners and stakeholders.
• Maintain project cost and schedule information and continually monitor progress and status as the project design develops. Provide active direction to consultants and stakeholders to align deviations.
• Initiate and facilitate bidding processes.
• Evaluating and making recommendations in the selection, and contracting of project consultants, developing contractual documents for consulting services, and assessing completeness of contract requirements.
• Providing professional support in the preparation of Board actions for construction projects, campus master plans, and facilities development studies.
• Developing and maintaining University facility design standards.
• Participate in construction phase activities as needed to support the construction manager, or construction supervisor colleague.

As with all positions, involvement with other duties and responsibilities may be expected in order to support the mission and purpose of the University of Missouri.

Starting Salary/Rate

$115,000 - $135,000 annually

Total Compensation and Benefits

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.